Seabrook Island Club News
October 6th, 2010


In This Issue
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
JOINT STUDY GROUP REPORT
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
US MARINE CORPS DINNER
GOLF NEWS
TENNIS NEWS
SHOP TALK
HOURS OF OPERATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

House Stops Needed For Hayride

If you are interested in having the Halloween Hayride stop by your house for the children to trick or treat on Saturday, October 23rd between 3:30pm-5pm, please contact Michelle Pitney at 768-7849.



Acts Needed For January Talent Show

If you are interested in participating in the January 28th, 2011 member/employee talent show, please contact Michelle Pitney at 768-7849 or Barbara Willis at 768-3290.




JOINT STUDY GROUP REPORT

Joint Study Group Report

Review by the SIC Long Term Planning Committee

A group composed of Coby Van de Graaf, Chuck Fox and Dave Mitchell were asked to review the report and provide findings to the SIC Board. They only focused on the option of possible consolidation of the SIC and the SIPOA. They felt the other options were either not feasible or, in the case of attaining economies through inter-group cooperation, have largely been attained.



Process Comments

The document attached to the executive summary, directed the study group to follow 4 "hard, inviolate assumptions" which were:

1. "Grandfathering" is to be protected As long as the Island One joining provisions are in effect, grandfathered property owners cannot be asked to pay joining fees or be assessed for any Club activities or operations.

2. Under no circumstances will POA funds be used to retire club member equity

3. Both organizations must be financially healthy

4. The POA will be the surviving entity

The reviewers believe these assumptions dramatically impacted the study group's flexibility and unduly influenced the study's outcome.



Observations

Both boards should realize that consolidation is not possible in view of the study group's findings as directed by the assumptions listed above .

The tax issue is a large negative to consolidation, especially the $5.7 million tax loss carryover that the Club would lose. Also the general business tax carryover of $230,000 would be lost to the Club. The SIPOA would likely lose its qualification as a homeowner association for tax purposes as well..
Mandatory membership to the Club would be eliminated hence no new member fees ongoing.
Current, grandfathered Non Club members would have access to all Club amenities without paying to get in, however large assessments would have to be made to every other property owner to pay for the upkeep of those same amenities.
Current refundable equity members of the Club would not get back their equity in any form.
SIPOA would need to dramatically increase debt in order to fund acquisition of Club assets. SIPOA lenders would have to approve new borrowings, which is unlikely. An organization (SIPOA) with $4 million of revenue and $15 million in assets would be trying to absorb and organization (SIC) with $13 million in revenues and over $35 million in assets.
Summary

It is clear that both boards agree consolidation at this time is not worth further study. Both agree SIPOA should advise all property owners that no further study will be done at this time and if consolidation should be reviewed again, it should be after conditions change to negate some of the major disadvantages discussed above.



In the meantime, the SIC and SIPOA should continue to work together for the benefit of the Island. Both should continue to explore areas of additional cost savings but most of the obvious cooperative advantages have already been realized.

UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS

Social Bridge at The Island House
Tuesday, October 19th

Join us for drinks at 5pm, dinner at 5:30pm and play after dinner. You do not need to make reservations to play bridge, but you do need to make reservations for dinner. Please call 768-2571 to make your dinner reservations. Please let the hostess know that you will be eating dinner with the bridge group.



Thursday, October 21st

Thirsty Thursday at Bohicket's Lounge

Enjoy 50% off drinks from 4:30pm-6pm. No reservations necessary.



Saturday, October 23rd

Kids Halloween Hayride

3pm-6pm

$10++ per person

Our tractors will pick you up at The Arcade for a fun filled trick or treating trip around Seabrook Island Road. Your kids won't want to miss our stop at The Equestrian Center where all the horses will dress in their favorite costumes. Join us in the arcade after the ride for a fun kid's themed buffet dinner. Call Michelle Pitney at 768-7849 for reservations.



Thursday, October 28th

Equestrian Center Grand Opening Fall Festival

4:00pm-6:30pm

Come out and see our brand new Equestrian Center! Enjoy horse demonstrations, pony rides for the kids, raffles & auction items, BBQ dinner, beer & wine, and lots of fun. No reservations necessary. This is an all island event.



Friday, October 29th

The Pelican Princess Pageant Play

The Atlantic Room

6pm

$35 inclusive, member charge bar for alcohol

Watch your fellow Seabrookers perform a farce on beauty pageants. You will not want to miss this hilarious play written by Julie McAfee, who also wrote the mystery dinner performed at Seabrook a few years ago. Julie has decided to donate $5 from each ticket to a local women's shelter to be announced the night of the show. Call Michelle Pitney at 768-7849 for reservations. You can create a table of 8pl, or be added to an existing one. Chef Randy has created a wonderful fall themed plated dinner especially for this event.

COURSE ONE

PUMPKIN AND WHITE BEAN "CHOWDER" WITH CORNBREAD CROUTONS AND TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



COURSE TWO

BOURSIN AND SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST, REDSKIN POTATO HASH, GREEN BEANS, CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE



COURSE THREE

CARAMELIZED PEAR CHEESECAKE WITH PECAN CRUST



US MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY DINNER

On November 10, 2010, Marines and former Marines from Seabrook, Kiawah and Johns Island will celebrate the 235th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. The USMC was created November 10, 1775, at Tuns Tavern in Philadelphia, PA.



Marines and former Marines around the world celebrate the birthday with dinners, balls and remembrance ceremonies. A dinner will be held at the Seabrook Island Club on Wednesday, November 10 at 6:00 PM.



This will be the 6th dinner for local Marines and former Marines that will include veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.



There will be 10 new MECEPS (Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program Students) who are active duty Marines and their spouses/dates from the Citadel as our guests this year. These Marines are outstanding enlisted Marines who are completing their education and will become Marine Corps officers.



If you are a Marine or former Marine and would like information about the dinner, please call Ed Dear at 768-5950.

GOLF NEWS



SILGA Island Cup at Kiawah Island Club's Cassique Course Thursday, October 14

This annual ladies interclub event will be held at Cassique this year. Play will begin with a 9 am shotgun start and the entry fee is $50 per player which includes a luncheon following play. Sign ups are currently being taken in the golf shop.



MGA President's Cup Friday, October 15 & Saturday, October 16

Our club's only 4 man team event, the President's Cup kicks off with a cocktail party for players and spouses on Thursday evening. Players compete over two days using two formats, Captain's Choice Scramble on Friday and Two-Low Net Balls of the Foursome on Saturday. Lunch and awards will be held following play on Saturday. Pick your partners and call the golf shop at 768-2529 to enter this exciting event.



SILGA Member-Guest October 22nd

Reservations are being accepted for this year's SILGA Member Guest Tournament. The tournament is Friday, October 22 with an 8:45 Shot Gun on Crooked Oaks. A light Breakfast Buffet with muffins, juice, and coffee will be served before the event and an awards luncheon will be held following the tournament round.

Included in the event will be a 6:30 dinner at the Club on Thursday, October 21st. House wine, included in the cost, will be available for our pre-dinner social at 6:00 PM. The entry fee is $100 per person.

Please RSVP to Ruth Ann Prevost at raprevos@bellsouth.net as soon as possible. To RSVP, just email your name along with your guest's name/names, address(es) and club affiliation (needed for handicap information) to Ruth Ann. We will then send the printed invitation to your guest(s).



If you would like to play in the event but do not have a guest, please let us know. We may need you to complete a foursome!



Adult Clinics

Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 the professional staff conducts a short game clinic on pitching, chipping, putting, and bunker play. One week, we focus on chipping and putting. The next week, we focus on pitching and bunker. So, if you are beginner or just need a tune-up on the short game, call the Golf Shop, 768-2529, to sign up. The cost is $15.



On Thursdays from 9:30- 10:30 and Saturdays from 12 - 1, the professional staff conducts a 1 hour clinic devoted to the full swing. This is a great way for you and your guests to get quality instruction prior to playing or just to hone your skills. Whatever your playing level, the full swing clinic can aid your swing development. The cost is $15.00.


TENNIS NEWS


League Tennis
Interclub League Tennis is getting underway for the Fall and our courts will be filled with fun, exciting and competitive matches most mornings of the week!! Look for schedules to be posted in the Racquet Club pro shop. Most play takes place in the morning, typically a 9:30am start time, and members are encouraged to come out and watch their friends compete against players of similar ability from across the Charleston area. All team captains are asked to please turn in a copy of their schedules to the pro shop at their earliest convenience and to please submit their their rosters to Mike Kiser, Head Tennis Professional, prior to the start of the season. Any additions or changes to the roster during the season also should be submitted in advance.



Fall Programs

The Fall Tennis schedule has begun and runs through Friday, November 26th. A weekly schedule of clinics and round robins is available in the tennis section of the website, or you may contact the pro shop directly for more information or to sign up for a program. In addition to our weekly fall schedule we invite you to take advantage of our new "Fall Season Instructional Package Discounts". Frequent play coupled with professional instruction is the most effective way to improve your game quickly and the fall is a great time to be on the courts! We invite you to take advantage of these seasonal offers to help take your tennis game to the next level. The offerings include "Private Lesson" Package Series Discounts, "Custom Group" Lesson packages, and "Customized Tennis Camps".



Ladies Quads Continue into the Fall!

NEW TIME!! Every Thursday at 8:30am

Pre sign is required and space may be limited

This program is currently open to women of all levels and is designed to provide competitive outlet for play on an ongoing/regular basis. All league teams are encouraged to participate in this program and use it as your weekly team practice for the summer months. Players may register in advance in the pro shop. Sign ups after each Tuesday (48 hours prior to the date) will be accepted on a space available basis. If it is your first time playing in the quadrant the pro's will place you in what they feel is the appropriate position utilizing NTRP and prior experience as guidelines.

For more information or to start a series please contact the pro shop directly at 843 768-7543.



Private Lesson Package Series Discounts

Purchase a series of 5 private lessons with the pro of your choice and the sixth lesson is free!! A package of regular lesson times can be a great way to take your game to the next level in a short period of time. Lesson series must be completed within a two month time frame.



Custom Group Lesson Package discounts

Members may select the time and participants of their choice for these clinics.

This package consists of a four week program of one hour group clinics.

Three person clinic for four weeks $60*

Four or more person clinic for four weeks $54*

*Price reflects a 25% discount, all times are booked based on pro availability



Customized Camps

Offer good through March 1st, 2011

This program is designed for team captains and group organizers.

Any group with a minimum of 8 players participating in 4 or more hours of camp instruction qualifies the captain/organizer for a free camp! For non resident members looking to bring a qualifying tennis group to Seabrook Island, your camp instruction will be free!



TNT (Tennis in No Time)

This program is specifically designed for players who have never played tennis or have not played in a number of years. It emphasizes the basics of doubles play combining both skills and strategy. The program consists of four one hour sessions that will teach social doubles play in two weeks! The next session begins Tuesday, October 12th and runs through October 21st. Classes take place on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00am-12:00pm. Advanced registration and a minimum number of students are required. For more information or to reserve a spot you may contact the pro shop at 768-7543.



SHOP TALK

On-Line Shop


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HOURS OF OPERATION

RECREATION

Beach Club Pools

Open Daily 7am - 6pm September 7th - October 17th



Towel Services

Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am - 5pm September 7th - October 17th



Beach Club Arcade

Tuesday-Sunday 10am - 5pm September 7th - October 17th


FOOD & BEVERAGE



Pelican's Nest

Hostess Stand - 768.1244

ToGo Food - 768-7785
October 1 - October 17, Friday - Sunday, 11am - 6pm, "Limited Grill Menu"


Island House

Hostess Stand - 768.2571



Bohicket's Lounge

Tuesday - Saturday 11am-9pm


Palmetto Room

Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 5:30pm - 9pm

Sunday Brunch

Palmetto Room & Bohicket's Lounge 10am - 2pm



Locker Room Services

Open Daily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm



Blue Heron Cafe

768.7520

Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 2pm



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